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Coldwater Campground - Inyo Nf (Ca)

2 mi south of Mammoth Lakes, CA · Verizon 5G · AT&T 5G · T-Mobile 5G

Federal campgroundtype
Reservablebooking
Jun–Sepbest months

About Coldwater Campground - Inyo Nf (Ca)

Coldwater Campground is located high in the eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains near the town of Mammoth Lakes, California. The surrounding national forest provides many opportunities for family fun, outdoor recreation and relaxation. Hiking, fishing, road cycling and picnicking are just some of the favorite activities available to campers. Coldwater offers easy access to fishing for rainbow, brook and brown trout in Lake Mary. Major trailheads lead into the backcountry. Several interesting trails offer a variety of hikes, including the 5-mile Duck Pass Trail, which climbs the forested hillside behind the campground and passes several lakes before heading over Duck Pass to join the John Muir Trail. Campsites are organized into two loops, with sites fairly close together and near either creek. Pressurized water spigots and flush toilets are provided throughout the facility, and there are…

  • Fees: $32.00 per night per site
  • Managed by: Inyo National Forest, FS
  • Where: 2 mi south of Mammoth Lakes, CA · 37.59949, -118.99667

Things to do:

FishingHikingHorseback ridingBoating & paddlingSwimmingBikingWildlife & birding

Amenities:

Tents allowedRVs allowed

Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)

Weather by month

40°
15°Jan
39°
14°Feb
43°
17°Mar
46°
21°Apr
54°
28°May
65°
36°Jun
72°
42°Jul
71°
41°Aug
66°
36°Sep
55°
28°Oct
46°
21°Nov
39°
14°Dec

Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jun–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Oct–May.

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Trails near camp

TrailOpen toFrom campLength
Mammoth Lakes Pack StationHorse0.1 mi1.8 mi
Lake Mary Tract East Q-045ATV road0.2 mi0.3 mi
Barrett Lake To Lake MaryHorse0.4 mi1.1 mi
Coldwater Cg To Lake GeorgeHorse0.5 mi3.0 mi
Tj Lake LoopHorse0.7 mi0.3 mi
Heart LakeHorse0.7 mi1.0 mi

Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.

Good to know

Cell signal

Verizon 5G · AT&T 5G · T-Mobile 5G

From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.
Night sky: Truly dark

The Milky Way shows rich detail, horizon to horizon.

Class 2 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.
RV essentials

Dump station: 3.8 mi
Water fill-up: 3.8 mi

Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.